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In March of 2024, I did a site inspection while staying at the chic beachfront Emilano in Rio De Janeiro. Across from Copacabana beach, it's the perfect home base while visiting the stunning city and experiencing all it has to offer. I will definitely be returning and recommending this to all of my clients!
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Nestled between Copacabana and Ipanema beaches, it's the perfect location for exploring the city while taking in some Vitamin D. The attentive staff, wonderful breakfast buffet, quiet rooms and stunning rooftop pool and views make this a location a must.
Image 1: The Emiliano's dedicated beach space on Copacabana | Image 2: The Emiliano's pool deck overlooking the ocean
Image 1: The Emiliano's pool deck | Image 2: The Emiliano's stunning rooftop pool with panoramic views of Copacabana and Sugarloaf
When we arrived at the hotel, we were greeted by a smiling staff that escorted us to our well-appointed room. I was celebrating a birthday and opened the door to find the bed covered in balloons, along with one of the best brigadeiro chocolate cakes I've ever eaten — it's good enough for me to encourage everyone to lie about having a birthday!
Image 1: We were greeted with a bed full of balloons for my birthday! | Image 2: The hotel's restaurant and where the morning breakfast is served
Image 1: The best chocolate cake I've ever had. Our friends agreed! | Image 2: A table full of delicious pastries.
The hotel had so many small touches, including: free Havianas flip flops for all guests, the most comprehensive breakfast situation I've ever experienced, a dry sauna, free outlet adaptors and the best nightly turndown pastries/treats I've ever had.
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This hotel is perfect for a romantic couples getaway, friends exploring Rio or a girls trip! It's a beach lover's paradise.
This trip report is part of our ongoing series on travel to Rio de Janeiro. In need of further inspiration? Check out Phelipe Cardoso Sekai’s guide, Rio de Janeiro Beaches: An Insider's Guide.
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